The woman in my class had a very abrasive personality. As a leader in the industry, Knight is a great company to work for, and past employees rate their experience well. As a student, you are paired with a trainer who is committed to your success. **Valid credit cards, money orders or bank checks will be accepted to pay for training. Just when you think you are 2 hours early you are informed you are just on time. We don't see any concerns regarding Knight's equipment. Location: East Central IL between the corn and the beans. A team-based role, which spans 48 states, pays up to $175,000 per year splitthough it involves driving over 5,500 miles per week. Days are long but there are ample restroom and food breaks. They may also contact a dispatcher 24/7/365 for any emergency issues. Because even if you put in a request for one 3 hours earlier, it is not their responsibility to help find you one. I have been told by some Knight Drivers they have copies of their logs sent to their home. Cancelled or voided check (if interested in direct deposit), Original birth Certificate (non-laminated), Valid CDL driving permit from your home state, Daily paycheck option (get paid 5 times per week), In depth company paid training program after CDL training, No team driving - students and trainees only drive when the trainer is awake, Transportation, lodging, and meals provided during schooling and orientation, Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available, Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted. While a passport is not required, you are encouraged to get one. The main divisions and Knight are the refrigerated and dry van fleets. Better off driving local and be home everyday. Approximately 70% of freight is drop and hook. No more than 4 commercial driving jobs in the last 12 months and no more than 4 jobs in the last 3 years. Logs forget asking for copies of those. That my start in the program would be accelerated and I would only have to do 3 months (maybe) after training of 2 to 3 wks. Trainees will learn and practice the following off-road skills during the first week of training: Equipment pre-trip inspection, backing a tractor, visual search, backing a tractortrailer, 45 degree dock/offset, parallel parking, and serpentine maneuvers. Felonies: None in the past 7 years. Our business address is: When requesting to be taken off per diem you will be put through questioning, Why do you want to go off per diem? To get off per diem you have to go through your Terminal Manager and have him sign a form; its not as simple as calling payroll or signing an online form about your pay. We've contacted the company recruiters at Knight Transportation and put together a fantastic review of the Knight Transportation paid CDL training program. All four worked for Swift Transportation and had over 80 years of combined experience in the transportation industry. With that said, even OTR positions get more home time than what youd get with most other trucking companies. Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport. I'm just being detailed for those who are going to freak about me bringing up gender or race. However, we do require a financial agreement for CDL tuition. What if you dont have your CDL yet, but youre interested in working for Knight Transportation? Repayment terms are: $35 per week for approximately 21 weeks $60 per week for approximately 1 year School is paid off in about 18 months, after which drivers may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. 909 N. Sepulveda Blvd, 11th Floor Recommended Company Sponsored Schools, Requirements, pros + cons, what to expect from company-sponsored cdl training programs. Must be an original, signed and non-laminated. You should be able to go out and find companys that will jump through hoops to get someone with 20 years. In order to drive as an independent contractor for Knight, you must meet the following requirements: Independent contractors can take advantage of flexible home time that suits their lifestyle. Join us as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry. I give my express consent authorizing TruckersReport and its. Knight Transportation Engaged Employer Overview 580 Reviews 167 Jobs 1.5K Salaries 62 Interviews 74 Benefits 7 Photos + Add a Review Knight Transportation Reviews Updated Dec. 17, 2022 Find Reviews Clear All Full-time, Part-time English Filter Found 569 of over 580 reviews Sort Popular Popular Highest Rating Lowest Rating Most Recent Oldest first It really is great incentives. Training is custom tailored to each individual driver. Note that you are required to obtain your CDL permit before arriving. After passing your road test with a 3rd party tester in Phoenix, you will take your passed forms to the DMV in your home state and they will license you locally. Our CDL training facilities are in Phoenix, AZ, Columbus, OH and Memphis, TN. Knight Transportation offers great pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for potential drivers to earn their CDL license through personalized training. 3 Years Trainees who elect to finance the remained fees owed will agree to a weekly deduction of $50 from payroll until the balance due is paid in full. Salary $46k Popular. So, if you're ready to start your career with Swift, call 888-871-3537, and talk to one of our recruiters about our entry-level trucking jobs whether you're a beginner or recent graduate. In fact you may be given a list of where you can go to find one; which does nothing for your fuel bonus. You can read the full disclosure policy, which is pretty dull, but here it is. Knight Transportation hauls a variety of freight from dry van to refrigerated and some container freight. At TruckingTruth, we've done a ton of research for you! First we did our DOT physicals. There are advantages and disadvantages to this. All new hires are considered ignorant and are given old or broken down equipment. You will earn a base salary of $400 per week while with your trainer. Cost Structure Of Knight Transportation Knight operates their schooling a bit differently than most other company sponsored programs. Instruction, clear advice, videos and photos for truck driver skills, maneuvers and information for all professional truck drivers. Combined with 0% interest financing, we believe the pricing for this program is very fair and actually a pretty good deal. A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. Find the 9 highest paying truck driver jobs in 2022. Yes, a leasing program is available but drivers are not persuaded or pressured to lease. Knight Transportations fleet of tractors consists primarily of Volvo VN670s, International ProStars, and Peterbilt 387s. Maybe Schneider could be right for you. And learn the way Knight teaches it. A practical guide to paid CDL training programs. No major accidents (loss over $25k) in the last 5 years. Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by Bountyhunter66, Jul 12, 2019. The opportunities available to you will depend on your home location, but Knight drivers generally receive offers for dedicated and regional accounts early in their career. A former truck driver from Charlotte, NC, lists some pros of the job: Treated as a friend and not just some employee. At the end you get assigned a truck and a load. OTR driving is no different than local driving dont fall for hiring excuses. Overall was a great management and company., A current Knight Transportation employee praises the fantastic flexibility. There are no loan payments while enrolled in CDL School. Trainee Employees with un-satisfactory progress reports of knowledge and skills during the CDL training process may voluntarily withdraw from the course or may be involuntarily dismissed. For men, no earrings. Anywho other than that no complaints. They make, on average, $80,000 per year and receive tarping and stop pay. Launched in 1990, Knight Transportation offers numerous employment opportunities for new and experienced drivers. Tanker - Five weeks. Since I am not a Knight driver and have never been a Knight driver; it is something to consider!!! This has been my experience as an employee of Squire. Student drivers and trainees check in weekly with their assigned fleet manager and discuss their progress and any issues. Have met a lot of good drivers who are willing to help you as a new person to the profession. Im pretty happy with the company overall. That all drivers are now being hired and required to be OTR, even if you were not trained on it by Squire or anyone else. Good breakdown system. For cons, they state, Trailers arent in good shape, most I pick up (50% 75%) have at least one violation from lazy drivers that drop them. Oh I forgot as a Squire we dont qualify to get bonuses. You can get paid by the trip or by the week. Knight offers a very wide variety of hometime options. Knight Transportation Orientation. Part 1 - Your physical. Trainees must maintain an average of 80% on each skill until the completion of training. Pay was decent, not always about the pay if the situation works out though. The DMV will require that you are medically qualified and have obtained a DOT Physical from any doctor (residents of Iowa are not required to have a physical if operating in excepted interstate commerce). Knights drivers enjoy: Weekly pay (in most areas) Paid time off -Easy rider program and pet policy Access to medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401 (K) with matching company contribution Up to .05 cents per mile in monthly bonuses. Trucks were great. As for cons, they say, Wish there was more money but thats almost a given. Class sizes are small, which means students receive personalized attention. I have never been to any of the schools they are linked to, nor have I ever leased a truck from them. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the average truck driver salary/pay as $47,680 per year. A recruiter can provide you with more details and discounted rates for hotels. Heres what you can expect to receive as a company driver: Knight says that most solo truckers earn $6,000 per year in bonuses, which is a nice perk for new drivers. A Hazmat endorsement is also encouraged, but not required. Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. Sage Truck Driving School: Your Road to a CDL License 4 days orientation, 1 wk yard training, 3 wks on the road w/trainer. Day one, paperwork, DOT physical, work well evaluation and physical, drug tests, and road test. Mens hair must be cut above the collar and neatly groomed. Both early 50s. Both early 50s. Yes, but if you choose your own transportation and lodging, they will deduct $500 from the cost of CDL training. Holland Freight $72,339 $34.78 SOURCE: [] Yes, all of our trucks are automatics that we use to train both on the range and on the road. I was able to use my tarp pay to help me with the vacation I just took. When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected. Just ignore it and focus on how great a job you want to be doing. Some states do not accept our 3rd party program, therefore we cannot hire in all states. (residents of Idaho are not required to have physical). These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. You will speak with recruiters today. Knight pays you in one of two ways. Knight has regional, dedicated and OTR positions in many parts of the country. HR SOPs:With buy-in from Knight Leadership, develops; implements; educates on; and enforces HR policies across the organization. They tell you No Forced Dispatch. Once you have 30,000 safe miles under your belt, youll receive a 4 cents per mile pay raise. Not meaning to sound like I'm flaming you or anything, but if you've been in trucking 20 years why work for Knight as they don't pay for experience. Sysco $87,204 $41.92 2. They have lots of advice. Knight offers numerous driver positions across three departments in the company: Port & rail has the fewest opportunities, with most positions only available on the West coast. This takes about 18 months. One passenger and pet per truck. The service on it was due at 37500 but I was told I had to take it as a loaner or sit because there was not another truck available. Knight is going to pay you the same amount that they will someone with 4 months. No, training trucks are always one student one instructor only. The paid CDL training program is a full 9 weeks, with 6 weeks behind-the-wheel driver training. Taking that with a grain of salt. The pay could be better, but as a solo O/O I average $2000/week after taxes. Company drivers are restricted to no more than 65mph. In most cases, yes, because Knight hires applicants prior to starting CDL training. Next, youll take the road test and the CDL skills test. Will I be teaming with someone after I graduate? Since applicants will not be under contract, we require a $495 down payment at time of enrollment. Knight Transportation is willing to cover nearly all up front costs and payroll deduct the costs once a student becomes a full-time driver. Knight does not keep track of where empties are located. Based out of Phoenix, AZ, Knight Transportation began operations in 1988. No loan payments are due while enrolled in CDL School. To drive for Knight, youll need to meet the following requirements: As for home time, some positions offer time at home every day or week, but over the road positions will require longer times out on the road. She sent me my hotel and school information on that Saturday, and then I left (for school) on Monday.. The application only takes one minute. Range and Road training (including hotel and transportation): $3,000, Range and road training (without hotel and transportation): $2,500. How long etc ? **Note: Knight offers various regional and dedicated accounts which may offer their own pay scales. Research salary, company info, career paths, and top skills for Logistics Coordinator Drug/Substance Test: No drug use, positive tests, or refused tests in the last 10 years. Yes. Even in good weather, even when not broken down, and loads are on time. *One passenger and one pet per truck. "DQP is not orientation," notes one Knight facilitator in an interview conducted by Youtuber and driver Dollface Trucker. Too many problems have come up they said. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Lathrop, CA Posted: February 27, 2023 Full-Time Accelerate your Career! If you do not have your permit already, you can study for that using our free online CDL training program. No drug use, positive tests, or refused tests in a commercial vehicle. 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